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View MoreChevy Chase ZIP ranks sixth wealthiest in D.C. region
Chevy Chase's 20815 ZIP code ranks as the wealthiest in Montgomery County and sixth in Greater Washington on the Washington Business Journal's 2026 wealth index, while a Bethesda ZIP jumped from No. 17 to No. 9.
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View MoreBethesda luncheon fuels diaper nonprofit's growth ahead of pantry opening
The Napkin Network, a diaper and hygiene nonprofit founded by Lindsay Gill, expects about 150 guests at its fourth annual "Moms on a Mission" fundraiser at a private Bethesda club and plans to open its first dedicated pantry in Rockville in October.
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View MoreRed Line shutdown: shuttles, free parking, MARC deals through Sept. 6
With two weeks left in the Red Line shutdown between North Bethesda and Friendship Heights, here's the full rundown of shuttle options, free parking, half-price MARC fares and other alternatives for Bethesda commuters through Sept. 6.
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View MoreManna Food Center demand nearly doubles after federal cuts
Manna Food Center CEO Craig Rice says demand has surged from 6,600 to nearly 11,000 families per month after federal job cuts, USDA reductions and SNAP changes, straining the Montgomery County nonprofit that distributed 3.14 million pounds of food in 2025.
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View MoreFood Network chef brings tamales, street corn to Marriott's MI Cafe
Food Network competitor Chris Jara served a four-item Mexican-inspired lunch at MI Cafe inside Marriott International's Bethesda headquarters on Aug. 20, the latest installment in the publicly accessible cafe's recurring guest chef series.
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View MoreBethesda resident raises $6,600 to buy truck for Ukrainian soldiers
Bethesda resident Jeffrey Bloch is leading Maryland's 50 States for Ukraine campaign, which has raised more than $6,600 of a $13,000 goal to buy and deliver an armored pickup truck to Ukrainian forces.
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View MoreBethesda Row Arts Festival brings 200 artists to five downtown blocks Sept. 12-13
The 28th annual Bethesda Row Arts Festival will fill five blocks of downtown Bethesda with nearly 200 artists and an expected 30,000 visitors over a free two-day weekend, featuring 70 first-time participants and a juried competition with cash prizes up to $2,000.
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View MoreSPX 2026 offers 18 free comics workshops at Bethesda North Marriott
The Small Press Expo returns to the Bethesda North Marriott on Sept. 12-13 with 18 free comics and cartooning workshops, from kids' sessions to master classes, alongside signings, panels and the Ignatz Awards.
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View MoreNSO brings 13 concerts to Strathmore as Kennedy Center closes
The National Symphony Orchestra will perform 13 classical concerts at the Music Center at Strathmore during its 2026-27 season, opening with a Sept. 26 gala conducted by Gianandrea Noseda, as the Kennedy Center closes for a two-year renovation.
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View MoreBethesda, Medical Center, Grosvenor Red Line stations reopen Sept. 7
Metro confirmed that Bethesda, Medical Center and Grosvenor-Strathmore Red Line stations will reopen Monday, Sept. 7, ending a two-month shutdown for Purple Line construction and platform rehabilitation.
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View MoreNine Bethesda restaurants join Restaurant Week Aug. 24
Nine Bethesda restaurants and two Chevy Chase spots will offer three-course meals at set prices during Metropolitan Washington Summer Restaurant Week, running Aug. 24–30.
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View MoreMCFRS listening session draws 100-plus; second forum Sept. 9
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service's inaugural community listening session on Aug. 18 drew more than 100 in-person and online participants; a second public forum is scheduled for Sept. 9.
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